Sweet and Strong: What To Know About the New ‘Lumina’ Strawberry By USDA-ARS|February 16, 2024 Unique variety release from USDA-ARS strawberry breeding program shows promise against anthracnose.Read More
How Drones Are Making Artificial Intelligence More Accessible To Farmers By Jane Marsh, Environment.co|March 14, 2024
25 Years of Project GREEEN’s Growth in Controlled Environment Agriculture By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|March 14, 2024
Data Confirms Substantial Crop Yield Increases With Biologicals By Growing Produce Staff|March 13, 2024
Say Hello To This New Late-Season Blackberry By University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service|February 13, 2024 Learn more about ‘Sweet-Ark Immaculate’, the latest thornless blackberry release from University of Arkansas fruit breeding program.
How Blueberry Growers Can Best Maximize Pollination in Their Fields By Lisa DeVetter|February 6, 2024 Take heed of these buzzworthy insights about hive placement and spacing gathered by researchers.
Spotlight On 6 Sweet Apple and Berry Varieties Posted by Growing Produce Staff|January 16, 2024 Check out several apple and berry selections from leading nurseries and fruit breeders.
How Plant Breeding Advances Are Propelling Berries To New Heights By John R. Clark|January 1, 2024 These molecular methods are moving the industry forward in genomic selection.
Facts Growers Should Know About Blueberry Shock Virus By USDA-ARS|December 12, 2023 Though this virus found in Pacific Northwest berries is not a huge concern, blueberry shock virus still bears monitoring.
What’s Being Done Now To Figure Out Blueberry Fruit Rot By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|December 6, 2023 Learn how a $3.95 million grant from USDA is being used to develop effective management strategies for blueberry fruit rot.
Fall Blueberries From Florida Growing To Be a Possibility Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 28, 2023 New genetic finding could help make a whole new marketing window for blueberries in the Sunshine State come to fruition.
Vanilla in Strawberries? Scientists Find a First Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 18, 2023 University of Florida researchers discover what could prove quite valuable for the flavor and food industries.
New and Juicy Fruit Varieties You Should Know and Grow Posted by Growing Produce Staff|November 14, 2023 Check out a few apple, grape, cherry, and berry selections from leading nurseries and fruit breeders.
Less Lygus Bugs in the Field Equals Superior Strawberries By Thomas Skernivitz|November 7, 2023 Fortunately, unprecedented suppression may be forthcoming with a new insecticide.
Can Sunflower Extract Help Shield Blueberries from Rot? Study Says … By American Chemical Society|October 30, 2023 Researchers report compounds from sunflower crop waste can prevent rotting in blueberries.
Changing of the Guard: New Leadership Set To Take Reins at Driscoll’s Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 11, 2023 Current chairman and CEO of berry growing and packing giant J. Miles Reiter to retire in January 2024. Soren Bjorn readies for new role.
Cheers to This Outstanding Red Raspberry Breeding Program By John R. Clark|October 10, 2023 Learn why Cornell University’s raspberry breeding program is a heritage to celebrate for all the past accomplishments and for future achievements.
Berry Propagator Nourse Farms Announces New Partnership and Expansion By Growing Produce Staff|October 5, 2023 Fruit-growing operation will expand its tissue culture and nursery capabilities while expanding into North Carolina.
Why This Organic Strawberry Grower Is Questioning the Future By David Eddy|October 3, 2023 David Alvarado loves organic farming, but it simply doesn’t pencil out any more.
Help Unwanted? Driverless Tractors and Bots Are Coming To a Farm Near You By David Eddy|October 2, 2023 Robots growers have been hearing about for decade are finally coming to fruition in the field. Find out what was seen and heard at FIRA USA 2023.
4 Fruit Varieties You Might Want To Add To Your Crop Portfolio By Growing Produce Staff|October 2, 2023 Check out a few apple and blueberry selections from leading nurseries and fruit breeders.
Cheers To Growing Elderberry — American Style By Thomas Skernivitz|September 12, 2023 Farming is enjoyable once again — and profitable — for a century farm in Missouri.
Report Gives Fresh Take on Current State of the Global Blueberry Industry Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 18, 2023 Latest intel from the International Blueberry Organization is now available for download. Check out the trends.